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Summary
In this episode, Meredith's Husband tackles the question of why some photographers don't appear in "near me" searches despite having a website and Google Business Profile, revealing critical factors that determine local search visibility.

Episode Timestamps
[0:00 ] Introduction
[0:24 ] Listener question: ranking in “near me” searches
[1:12 ] Funny “Thai Restaurant Near Me” example
[1:24 ] Importance of Google Business Profile
[2:11 ] Outdated SEO tactics with city names
[3:00 ] How “near me” searches really work
[3:53 ] Address vs. service area settings
[5:24 ] NAP consistency across platforms
[6:16 ] Local phone numbers as signals
[7:15 ] Reviews: quality vs. spam risks
[8:42 ] Keeping your Google Business Profile active
[10:00 ] Correct categories and completeness
[10:24 ] Local citations and directories
[11:16 ] Blogging about local venues and mobile-friendly sites

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